Panasonic DMR-ES40V Operating Instruction

The unit automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired program quickly and easily.

Preparation≥Insert a recorded video cassette.

While stopped or during normal play

Press [

: ] or [ 9].

≥Each press increases the number of skips.

∫ To cancel the index search

Press [

∫, STOP].

Note≥Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions.≥If you press either one of the buttons too much, you can control the

number of skips by pressing the opposite button.

≥The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal

is located.

≥This feature may not work correctly if the index signals are too

close together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.

[1]

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2]

Select “Other Functions” with [

3, 4]

and press [ENTER].

[3]

Select “SETUP” and press [ENTER].

[4]

Select “VHS” with [

3,

4] and press [2, 1].

[5]

Select an item to be changed with [

3, 4]

and press [ENTER].

[6]

Select an option with [

3, 4] and press [ENTER].

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change isnot activated until you press [ENTER].

∫To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

For your reference≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

This description shows the initial settings for the unit. For details on menu operation (

l above).

≥ Underlined items are the factory default settings.

∫VHSTAPE SELECT

Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct remaining time.

[T120]

[T160]

[T180]

[T120]:

T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes

[T160]:

T140 and T160 tapes

[T180]:

T180 tapes

JET SEARCH

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l 47)

Set the speed for JET SEARCH when playing EP and VP tapes.≥It is possible to view the picture recorded in EP or VP mode at

approx. 27 or 35 times speed.

[

k27] [k35]

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≥Select [k27] if the picture is poor at [k35].

Preparation≥Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.≥Press [VHS].

VHS Index Search System (VISS)

∫ Index signals are recorded in the following cases.

≥When a recording is started by pressing [¥, REC].≥When scheduled recording is started.